Job Description
ServiceNow is seeking a Manager, Technical Accounting, to join our Technical Accounting team in our next phase of growth. This is a high-visibility position that will play an important role in researching and documenting a wide variety of complex technical accounting matters, supporting purchase accounting for an active M&A pipeline, and other related topics. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders throughout the Company to support the successful execution of key initiatives within the Finance organization. This role will report to the Director, Technical Accounting, who reports to the Sr. Director, Technical Accounting and M&A. The Sr. Director has responsibility for all technical accounting matters and leads Finance’s M&A process from diligence through integration.
What you get to do in this role:
Research and prepare technical accounting memos documenting the Company’s technical accounting issues and conclusions, supported by authoritative US GAAP guidance; support the presentation and resolution of the Company’s positions on critical accounting issues with internal leadership and external auditors
Key contributor throughout the M&A process, supporting pre-letter of intent review, financial diligence, purchase accounting, and valuation, as well as post-close accounting integration
Develop and apply deep technical knowledge in areas such as business combinations, investment accounting, goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing, accounting for share-based compensation programs, revenue accounting matters (e.g., payments to a customer, gross versus net), and hedge accounting, amongst a variety of other complex accounting areas
Execute the quarterly and year-end close process for technical accounting matters, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and SEC disclosure support
Be a trusted business partner and advisor to various stakeholders within Accounting, Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, and other cross-functional teams
Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective global accounting policies, processes, procedures, and internal controls
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you have:
Strong technical accounting background with a knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting standards, and SOX 404, as well as experience performing technical research and preparing technical accounting memos
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $126,800 - $198,150, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs.
Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
Work Personas
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Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
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Company Description
It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.
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